Applying for a DTV coupon allows low-income households to receive a government subsidy towards the cost of a digital television converter box. This is important because it enables these households to continue receiving television signals after the analog broadcast spectrum is turned off in 2009.
To apply for a DTV coupon, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, such as income and household size. You can apply online or by mail. If you are approved, you will receive a coupon that you can use to purchase a converter box from a participating retailer.